Placement Technical Specialist

Job description

Job Details

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA

Worker Category: Hybrid Worker

Salary: £25,191 – £25,590 per annum (pro‐rata for part‐time)

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Fixed term for 12 months

Closing Date: 31 May 2026

About the RolePlacement Technical Specialist – 12‐month fixed‐term placement on the Agile Development Team or Digital Services Team.

Support vital IT systems in social care, education, school transport and highway maintenance. Learn and contribute to our Microsoft Power Platform, chatbots, Python, SQL, Drupal‐based website development and other technology stacks.

Key Responsibilities

Gather user requirements

Build and maintain applications or websites

Translate user requirements into functional software

Maintain software platforms

Resolve incidents promptly

Write front‐end and back‐end code for changes and fixes

Engage with stakeholders

Document solutions for future support and training

Support team members and other Technical Specialists

Required Qualifications

Currently studying a degree related to IT and application development, software engineering, AI or other data‐driven solutions

Strong problem‐solving and communication skills

Ability to recognise when to raise risks or concerns

Customer‐focused approach

Knowledge or keen interest in technology

Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Willingness to demonstrate our core values during the selection process

Benefits & Working Conditions

Flexible working arrangements, including part‐time, compressed hours and remote working options

Supportive, friendly team culture and strong professional development opportunities

Rewarding impact on local communities through technology services

Recruitment and EEO StatementWe will consider reasonable adjustments for applicants with a disability and encourage all candidates to apply regardless of background. All decisions will be based on merit and suitability for the role.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English